Molat
The town of Molat | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Adriatic Sea |
| Coordinates | 44°13′52″N 14°50′28″E / 44.231°N 14.841°E |
| Area | 22.82 km2 (8.81 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
Croatia | |
| County | Zadar |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 197 (2011) |
| Pop. density | 8.63/km2 (22.35/sq mi) |
Molat (pronounced [mɔ̌lat]) is a Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea. It lies near Zadar, southeast of Ist, separated by the Zapuntel Strait. It has an area of 22.82 km2 (8.81 sq mi).
The settlements on the island are Molat (population 107), Zapuntel (pop. 42), and Brgulje (pop. 48), and they are located in the interior of the island, with only smaller hamlets on the seaside. The main industries on the island are agriculture, sheep breeding, fishing, and tourism.